corks

Definition of corksnext
present tense third-person singular of cork

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corks
Verb
  • That clogs the judicial system, wastes limited resources, and delays justice for those with legitimate grievances.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Glacial outburst floods happen when the ice dams holding back glacial lakes fail, allowing a sudden release of water.
    Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Zofran, the brand name for ondansetron, is a prescription anti-nausea medication that blocks serotonin receptors in your gut and brain that, in turn, prevents them from triggering nausea and vomiting.
    Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho announced a lawsuit in June targeting part of the law that blocks access to HIV medication.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Corks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corks. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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